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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,842.52, 37,041.49 and 14,904.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,842.52, 37,041.49 and 14,904.92 is: 20,568.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,842.52 : 37,041.49 = 14,904.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,842.52/37,041.49 = 14,904.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,842.52x = 37,041.49 × 14,904.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,842.52x = 552,100,445.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,100,445.13/26,842.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,568.13

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